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Report an Indoor Air Quality Problem

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Contact the agency that would best be able to address your concern based on the type of building.


Public (Government) Building

If you have a concern about a public (government) building, contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Phone: (608) 266-2112
Toll-free number: (877) 617-1565
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov

Private Non-Residential (Business) Building

If you have a concern about a private non-residential building, call the Indoor Air Quality Program at the State Division of Public Health.

Phone: (608) 266-1120
Email: dhswebmaildph@wisconsin.gov

Residential Building

If you have a concern about a residential building, call our staff at Public Health Madison & Dane County or fill out our online form.

Phone: (608) 242-6515​

When reporting, be prepared to talk about the following:

  • Symptoms, e.g., nausea, eye irritation, burning or stinging eyes, respiratory problems, nasal congestion or running nose, dizziness, headache, and others.
  • In which room or rooms do these symptoms usually occur?
  • Do you feel better after leaving the suspected area?
  • At what time of day do these symptoms usually occur?
  • Are there any new events or changes in the environment that began within a month of the start of your symptoms, e.g., new carpeting, new construction, addition of gas heating, cooking or clothes dryer?

More Information

To see a list of indoor air consultants that work in your county, see Indoor Air Quality Consultants List, WI Department of Health Services.

Air Quality

  • Indoor Air Hazards
    • Report An Indoor Air Quality Problem
  • Outdoor Air Quality
    • Wood Smoke Pollution

Contact Us

Environmental Health
2300 S. Park St. Suite 2010
Madison, WI 53713

  • Phone: (608) 242-6515
  • Email: health@publichealthmdc.com
  • Español: (608) 243-0380
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  • Main Phone: (608) 266-4821
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    (608) 242-6515
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
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Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Public Health Services are available to all residents and visitors of Madison and Dane County. Citizenship is not a requirement. We provide services regardless of a person's race, color, gender/gender expression, ability, religion, sexual orientation or place of birth/place of residence.

Our Mission


Working with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.


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